CLAREMONT, N.H. — The Claremont Senior Center is open every Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. There are many activities like pool, card games, cribbage, puzzles, mahjong, knitting and quilting, to name a few. There is also a Miracle Ear, American Red Cross Blood Drive and VNA Foot Clinic also scheduled.
Reservations are required for both dine-in and takeout by 10:30 a.m. by calling 603-678-0433. The menu for Thursday, Jan. 14 is soup, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes and brownies. The menu for Thursday, Jan. 16 is soup, meatloaf, potatoes, vegetables and birthday cake. The price is $5 for members and $6 for non-members. Dine-in meals begin at 11:45 a.m. and drive-thru starts at noon.
A turkey dinner will be on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Reservations must be made before 3 p.m. by calling 603-678-0433 and indicating dine-in or takeout and how many meals are needed. The menu includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, cranberry sauce, dinner roll and strawberry cream pie. The cost is $15 per meal.
Happy New Year! Come join the fun and socialize with old and new friends on Monday, Jan. 20 at 8 a.m. for the Senior Men’s Breakfast. The cost for members is $2 and non-members $3.
If you need help with your taxes, AARP will be on site beginning Friday, Feb. 7. Contact Audrey at 802-345-5415 to schedule an appointment. Leave her a message and she will return your call. The Senior Center is not able to schedule those appointments.
January Foot Clinics will be held on Wednesdays, Jan. 15 and Jan. 22. These are sponsored by Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice with a charge of $30. You MUST call 603-748-1731 to make an appointment.
Bingo is held every Wednesday afternoon. Purchase cards by 12:45 p.m.; games start at 1. Concession is open until bingo starts.
Want to show your cribbage skills with others? Come and join other enthusiastic players on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
“Wannabe” mahjong newcomers are welcome. Interested in learning the game? Please come on Fridays at 1 p.m.
Come show off your knitting masterpieces! We are excited to see them, so come by on Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. and have a good time.
The Women to Women group will meet Thursday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. All women are welcome to come and talk about any issues they are experiencing.
An American Red Cross blood drive will be on Monday, Jan. 20 from noon to 5 p.m. Please call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Blood donors are desperately needed.
Do you want to be part of the game of pool? Ladies play every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. Men play Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Come tell your story with the quilting skills you want to share with other quilters. You don’t have to be a quilter to attend; bring your own project. The next meeting is Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m.
The next chair yoga session begins Monday, Jan. 20 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Members are free and non-members are $5. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby. The regular session will return on Jan. 13.
Bring your line dancing feet every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Beginners line dance begins from 7-8:30 and then intermediate dancing from 8:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $3 for members (bring your card) and $5.00 for non-members. One price will give you both beginner and intermediate sessions. Bring your own beverage and a snack if you need one.
Tai chi class has begun, and the next session will be on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at the Claremont Senior Center. Everyone is welcome to join this class, whether a beginner or advanced. We will go over the form (a series of flowing movements), exercises to help further with balance/fall prevention/ease of movement, etc., and tools to practice at home. The cost per month is $40 for members, $50 for non-members, and $15 for walk-ins. For questions, call Djem at 802-490-0225 or email [email protected].
The next Friday night fundraiser bingo game will be on Friday, Feb. 7. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., games start at 6 p.m. This is open to the public, must be 18 years of age to play. Concessions are available through intermission. If you are interested in helping with future events, whether calling to serving at least one event, please call Cheryl at 603-543-5998.
The next membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. This will give you a chance to hear what is happening with the center and have a chance to win a free lunch.
New members are always welcome to come enjoy the facility. You can sign up for a “one-month trial membership” that way you can enjoy our programs and activities before you join us.
Claremont Senior Center is located at 5 Acer Heights Road in Claremont, New Hampshire. Call 603-543-5998.
